2016-10-12 13:01
Honda and Kabuku Inc. collaborate to unveil one of the largest products produced in Japan using 3D printing technology based on the idea of Variable Design PlatformFeatures Honda&rsq&hell…Read More
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2016-10-12 08:40
In 2016, its centenary year, the BMW Group is looking further into the future than ever before and developing a series of Vision Vehicles to address people’s mobility needs in about… Read More
2016-10-11 15:59
European design house Bengala Automotive introduces its brand new Privilege Program with the launch of the F12 Caballería, a bespoke carbon fibre creation based on the Ferrari F12 b… Read More
2016-10-10 12:58
As a pioneer in the development of switched-reluctance machines for 48V mild hybrid vehicles, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) will showcase four key applications of its technology at t… Read More
2016-10-10 12:07
Ford EcoBlue diesel engines developed using advanced combustion modelling tool from specialist CFD company Convergent Science.The global automaker Ford has used an innovative combustion mod… Read More
2016-10-07 10:15
British car manufacturer Caterham has launched its first personalisation programme – Caterham Signature – with a special edition Seven designed by world-famous department store… Read More
2016-10-07 09:10
A rolling oasis of ideas in the automotive desertWith his new “Oasis” concept vehicle, Swiss car visionary Frank M. Rinderknecht has created a memorable character role in the n… Read More
2016-10-06 15:02
BMW of North America proudly presents its largest bicycle collection to date, featuring the BMW Cruise e-Bike, ideal for commuters, built with a BOSCH Performance Line electric motor.BMW&r&hell…Read More
2016-10-06 08:37
Hyundai Motor America and Rockstar Performance Garage have partnered to develop a nitrous-powered Santa Fe CUV capable of serious off-roading while conveying the iconic Rockstar design att… Read More
2016-10-05 17:23
The year 1966 brought the TV debuts of “Batman” and “Star Trek,” which both enjoy a cultlike following 50 years later. With less fanfare in the same season, General… Read More
2016-10-05 16:16
Bentley is today announcing a collaborative trial with an innovative American technology start-up, Filld – a mobile app-based fuel-delivery service. This new collaboration is part of… Read More
2016-10-05 15:13
A significant private collection of 12 motorcars, formerly owned by British and world royalty, politicians and celebrities will go under the hammer at Silverstone Auctions’ Classic M… Read More
2016-10-04 16:15
The physically imposing Chevrolet Colorado ZH2, the most extreme off-road-capable fuel-cell-powered electric vehicle ever from General Motors, was revealed today at the fall meeting of the… Read More
2016-10-04 16:10
Saving the hardest until last, the new Lotus Exige 350 Special Edition is a fitting completion to the trilogy of Lotus 50th celebration editions.Based on the most extreme Exige to date, th… Read More
2016-10-04 16:04
he CBR1000RR Fireblade SP2 is a road legal homologation special using the Fireblade SP as a base, ready for race use.Marchesini wheelsRevised cylinder head: valves, combustion chambers and p… Read More
2016-10-04 16:02
The Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP goes to the next stage of Total Control. Power to weight ratio is improved by 14% - reaching the best level ever for the Fireblade - thanks to a 15kg weigh… Read More
2016-10-04 15:55
With its lines refreshed in exquisite detail the Honda CB1100 EX exudes even more classic style, and features new stainless steel spoke wheels, Showa suspension and LED lighting. Its evoca… Read More
2016-09-30 13:12
Nissan today announced it will produce a limited-volume version of its newly revised Rogue compact SUV, the "2017 Nissan Rogue: Rogue One Star Wars Limited Edition" for the U.S. and Canadian… Read More
2016-09-30 11:09
Silverstone Auctions will offer what is often regarded as the finest drivers’ 911 ever, a rare 1991 Porsche 911 (964) Carrera RS NGT, at The Porsche Sale on Saturday 15th October at… Read More
2016-09-30 11:07
The C70 represented a new niche in an important period for Volvo, a project that was driven by enthusiasm and a love of cars by a small and passionate team. Twenty years ago, it was f… Read More
2016-09-30 10:24
The year 1969 saw the creation of two of the most important landmarks in the parallel worlds of car design and watch making: Range Rover and Zenith.In England, a team at the Rover car comp… Read More
2016-09-29 18:45
Ram, America’s off-road truck leader, today introduced the Ram Rebel TRX concept. Rebel TRX is a 100-mph off-road machine with 575 horsepower – the most powerful half-ton truck t… Read More
2016-09-29 18:36
Nissan’s Micra Gen5, unveiled at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, is a complete redefinition of what Micra means… and is as audacious as it is revolutionary.Targeted for Europe, the… Read More
2016-09-29 18:30
With a racing version of the new Audi RS 3 that made its world debut at the Paris Motor Show, Audi Sport customer racing will extend its offering in customer sport starting in the 2017 sea… Read More
2016-09-29 14:10
Fifty years ago today, on Sept. 29, 1966, an American icon was born when the very first 1967 Camaro was sold.To commemorate this momentous occasion as well as Camaro’s illustrious pa… Read More
2016-09-29 14:05
Volkswagen is embarking on its journey to the future at the Paris Motor Show with the world premiere of the visionary I.D., a highly automated electric car that will be able to cover a dis… Read More
2016-09-29 13:58
Land Rover has revealed the New Discovery seven-seat SUV by breaking a Guinness World Record for the largest LEGO structure ever built. Long-term Land Rover Discovery owners Bear Grylls, Si… Read More
2016-09-29 13:48
Mercedes-Benz shows how electric cars can soon move into the fast lane: the concept vehicle, with the appearance of a sporty SUV coupé, gives a preview of a new generation of vehicl… Read More
2016-09-28 11:25
2016 marks the 30th anniversary of a motoring icon, one which revolutionised the mid-size sports car segment when its production started in 1986. The very first BMW M3 set a new standard b… Read More
2016-09-26 13:13
McLaren Automotive has already revealed that one of the key strategies of its TRACK 22 business plan is the development of a Pure Electric Vehicle (or EV) to one day sit in its Ultimate Se… Read More
2016-09-26 13:11
The Renault-Nissan Alliance and Microsoft Corp. have signed a global, multiyear agreement to partner on next-generation technologies to advance connected driving experiences worldwide.The… Read More
2016-09-24 19:24
Wirth Research has been contracted to develop and deliver a unique and bespoke prototype fleet of advanced terrain mapping drones for DERYL Research K.K. - a subsidiary of DERYL Group K.K… Read More
2016-09-24 19:22
The new smart electric drive* is making electric mobility more attractive than ever. This is because it combines the agility of a smart with emission-free driving – the ideal combina… Read More
2016-09-24 19:15
The upcoming Paris Motor Show provides the venue for the unveiling of the GTC4Lusso T, the first four-seater in Prancing Horse history to sport a turbo-charged V8 engine, hailing a whole n… Read More
2016-09-24 19:13
Prodrive has brought the Hummingbird lightweight folding bike concept to reality.The British motorsport and advanced technology business has refined the design and re-engineered key compon… Read More
2016-09-24 19:11
Honda UK has started the restoration project for its recently acquired S800 sports car. Slated to be ready in time for the Goodwood Festival of Speed next June, the car currently being res… Read More
2016-09-24 19:09
The new MINI John Cooper Works Clubman offers all the style, practicality and fresh-thinking of the Clubman, combined with the high performance and sporting dynamics of the John Cooper Wor… Read More
2016-09-24 19:03
From unpaved tracks to steep, serpentine snow-bound roads, the new E-Class All-Terrain can tackle routes where conventional estates have to give up, thanks to greater ground clearance and… Read More
2016-09-24 18:58
Bentley Motors today announces full details of the first diesel model in the iconic British brand’s history – the Bentayga Diesel.At the heart of the world's fastest and most p… Read More
2016-09-24 18:53
Citroën Racing is getting ready for its big comeback to the FIA World Rally Championship, bringing with it a new challenge and adventure for a team with renowned expertise. It is also… Read More
2016-09-20 18:59
A specially-tuned Volkswagen Beetle has set a new speed record at the World of Speed event that has long been a tradition at Lake Bonneville in Utah (USA). The Beetle LSR (Land Speed Reco… Read More
2016-09-10 09:03
Kia Motors has revealed details of its advanced new eight-speed automatic transmission (8AT), engineered for use in front-wheel drive vehicles. The new front-wheel drive 8AT (FWD 8AT) has b… Read More
2016-09-10 08:59
The world’s first ‘flat-pack’ truck – the Global Vehicle Trust OX – has been revealed in London, designed to provide low-cost all-terrain mobility for remote… Read More
2016-09-10 08:56
The world’s first electric car specially developed for five to 10 year olds is officially unveiled today – with the name Firefly. Designed, engineered and manufactured in the UK… Read More
2016-09-10 08:46
Jaguar Classic is to develop a new tyre package for the classic XJ220 sports car. Engineered and created in partnership with Pirelli, the new tyre features a bespoke P Zero design that is pe… Read More
2016-09-10 08:41
Caterham Cars has built a variant of its iconic Seven that was seemingly planned in the mid-1960s but never launched – the Caterham Seven Sprint.As though dug up in a time capsule, t… Read More
2016-09-10 08:36
The Paris Motor Show will see Porsche unveil the next model in the all-new Panamera line: the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid with standard all-wheel drive and an electric range of up to 31 miles (50… Read More
2016-09-10 08:29
Jaguar today takes the wraps off its new electric motorsport future, revealing its Formula E team’s official name, vision, title sponsor, driver line-up and electric racing livery. St… Read More
2016-09-10 08:24
Automobili Lamborghini is launching an international architectural contest, Lamborghini Road Monument, in order to create two installations inspired by the House of the Raging Bull. Young… Read More
2016-09-10 08:22
Shortly after presenting the design of the new NORMA M30 LMP3 at the 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans, French manufacturer Norma Auto Concept is announcing the debut of its ambitious prototype on… Read More
2016-09-10 08:20
Land Rover has debuted an innovative optional new seven passenger seating feature of the all new full-size Land Rover Discovery in an extraordinary skydiving demonstration ahead of its Sept… Read More
2016-09-10 08:16
Bentley Motors is today announcing the introduction of a new flagship to the Flying Spur range, blending luxury, style and power: the Flying Spur W12 S.The new model is the first four-door… Read More
2016-09-10 08:13
The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV will offer drivers a customizable one-pedal driving experience that allows for maximum total vehicle range.One-pedal driving combines the highest available level… Read More
2016-08-30 16:26
General Motors and the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) will reveal a Chevrolet Colorado-based fuel cell electric vehicle in October at the f… Read More
2016-08-30 16:24
Exclusively revealed one month ahead of the Paris Motor Show, the Citroën CXPERIENCE CONCEPT embodies the brand's "Be Different, FeelGood" promise in the large hatchback segment… Read More
2016-08-30 16:00
Nissan has created the world’s largest sculpture using innovative 3Doodler 3D pen technology, drawing a stunning full-sized replica of the new Qashqai Black Edition to celebrate the… Read More
2016-08-30 15:56
Whether it’s the tyre-screeching Consul 3000GT from The Sweeney, Steve McQueen’s smoking Bullitt, Gene Hunt’s famous bronze Cortina from Life on Mars or the somewhat more g… Read More
2016-08-30 09:46
Omologato has partnered with probably the most famous name in British racing – Écurie Ecosse.The long-established racing team’s livery has appeared on some of the most f… Read More
2016-08-19 18:53
The Renault Etoile Filante has returned to the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, USA where, six decades ago on 5th September 1956, it famously clocked up a speed of 308.9kph (192mph) to establ… Read More
2016-08-19 16:08
The Escala Concept debuts in California tonight, introducing the next evolution of Cadillac design and previewing the craftsmanship and technology being developed for many future models. F… Read More
2016-08-19 15:55
Every August classic car fans from around the world converge on Pebble Beach in California for a very special beauty contest. This gathering of magnificent classic cars is the perfect plac… Read More
2016-08-19 15:50
At the Concours d’Elegance in Pebble Beach, the BMW Group is presenting the BMW 2002 Hommage to shine the spotlight back over its successful history with turbocharged engines. In 197… Read More
2016-08-18 18:26
“Did I lock the car?” “How can I warm up my car on a snowy morning without going outside, get my news and still get to work on time?” These are questions that can l… Read More
2016-08-18 18:20
Volvo Cars, the Swedish premium car maker, and Uber, the world’s leading ride-sharing company, are to join forces to develop next-generation autonomous driving cars. The two companie… Read More
2016-08-15 18:14
On 17 August 1966, the Volvo 144 was presented in the midst of an ongoing manhunt. With this new model series, Volvo could develop into a considerably bigger car maker. In eight years, no… Read More
2016-08-15 18:10
Audi of America in conjunction with Traffic Technology Services (TTS) will be launching the first V2I technology called Traffic light information that will be arriving on select 2017 Audi Q7… Read More
2016-08-15 18:07
Ford has brought together one of the world’s most exciting new sports and some of its finest fast cars to create a new video called “Dronekhana”. Two of the planet’s… Read More
2016-08-15 18:02
INFINITI will present VC-T(Variable Compression-Turbocharged), the world’s first production-ready variable compression ratio engine and one of the most advanced internal combustion e… Read More
2016-08-11 18:14
he principle behind eROT is easily explained: "Every pothole, every bump, every curve induces kinetic energy in the car. Today's dampers absorb this energy, which is lost in the form of he… Read More
2016-08-11 18:11
The pioneering character of the new BMW 7 Series model range is in the spotlight once again with the introduction of an intelligent drive concept. The BMW eDrive technology based on the kn… Read More
2016-08-11 12:12
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today that the Pioneer 700 and Pioneer 500 side-by-sides receive a long list of significant new features for the 2017 model year. Honda's midsize… Read More
2016-08-11 12:09
The 2017 ZL1, the most powerful production Camaro ever, and the track-bred 1LE are designed to deliver exhilarating performance on both the open road and the road course, at prices that leav… Read More
2016-08-11 12:02
BMW has been connecting driver and vehicle for more than 40 years lately under the name ConnectedDrive. Now, with the launch of BMW Connected, BMW is bringing out an all- encompassing app… Read More
2016-08-11 11:59
Ahead of its world premiere on 1 September in Berlin, ŠKODA has revealed images of the KODIAQ, its new, large SUV model. They give an impression of how ŠKODA will transfer th… Read More
2016-08-11 11:55
Range Rover, the world’s most successful luxury SUV with over a million sales worldwide receives a suite of advanced semi-autonomous driving technologies and the introduction of the… Read More
2016-08-11 11:51
TT Legend Guy Martin pilots the Triumph Infor Rocket Streamliner to become the fastest ever Triumph achieving 274.2 mph on the Bonneville Salt FlatsThe Triumph Infor Rocket Streamliner ha… Read More
2016-08-11 11:47
An incredible 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II, with just 885 miles on the clock, will go under the hammer as part of Silverstone Auctions’ sale at Salon Privé at… Read More
2016-08-04 13:44
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd today unveiled the working prototype of its futuristic BladeGlider vehicle, combining zero-emissions with high-performance in a revolutionary sports car design. The v… Read More
2016-08-04 13:38
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today revealed the world’s first Solid Oxide Fuel-Cell (SOFC)-powered prototype vehicle in Brazil that runs on bio-ethanol electric power.The breakthrough mode… Read More
2016-08-03 12:49
European design house Bengala Automotive and US-based Vitesse AuDessus have announced the launch of a bespoke carbon fibre program for current Rolls-Royce models.The program offers carbon… Read More
2016-08-01 14:05
Triumph Motorcycles, the iconic British motorcycle brand, has confirmed that it will return to the legendary salt flats of Bonneville, USA, in August 2016 to break the motorcycle world lan… Read More
KUMHO HONOURED WITH PRESTIGIOUS IDEA AWARDS FOR ITS INNOVATIVE ‘SMASHER’ AND ‘SEALANT’ TYRES
2016-08-01 14:03
Kumho’s ground-breaking ‘Smasher’ and ‘Sealant’ tyres have been honoured with 2016 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). With the world’s top t… Read More
2016-08-01 14:01
BAC is the first manufacturer in the world to develop a car featuring panels made from graphene, the innovative and lightweight material that brings weight and strength benefits.BAC has pa… Read More
2016-07-28 16:06
Today, honoured guests of the Rolls-Royce Summer Studio in Sardinia witnessed the unveiling of two remarkable Bespoke motor cars, commissioned to reflect the atmosphere and vibrancy of one… Read More
2016-07-26 15:05
It has shown what is technically possible in principal: when "Bertha", as the S 500 INTELLIGENT DRIVE research vehicle was known inside the company, autonomously drove the historic route… Read More
2016-07-22 16:02
A 1931 Mathis motorcar, which was hidden in France during World War II, will be offered for sale by Silverstone Auctions at the Silverstone Classic taking place on 29th to 31st July.The n… Read More
2016-07-22 15:57
A limited edition run of 200 cars to celebrate the latest generation of the legendary super saloonEngine output increased to 600hp/700NmM Competition Package fitted as standardBMW M Performa… Read More
2016-07-13 14:17
Integrated Lightweight Electric Vehicle (ILEV) transmission system provides a further boost to Xtrac’s exceptional level of exportsTransmission technology specialist Xtrac, has annou… Read More
2016-07-13 14:15
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced today that the new Serena, scheduled to go on sale in Japan in late August, will come equipped with the company’s ProPILOT autonomous drive… Read More
2016-07-13 14:11
Jaguar Land Rover plans to create a fleet of more than 100 research vehicles over the next four years, to develop and test a wide range of Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) technologies… Read More
FORD GT WIND TUNNEL TESTING CONTINUES TO TUNE SUPERCAR’S FUNCTIONAL DESIGN AND ACTIVE AERODYNAMICS
2016-07-13 14:03
Development of the all new Ford GT continues unabated, with the carbon fiber supercar expected to go on sale before the end of this year. An innovation showcase in efficient EcoBoost engines… Read More
2016-07-13 14:00
Vehicles with Mercedes-Benz design are already unmistakable on water, on land and in the air. Now, Mercedes-Benz design will also be available for the golf courses. As a "real sports car"… Read More
2016-07-12 07:50
Jaguar Land Rover has demonstrated a range of innovative research technologies that would allow a future autonomous car to drive itself over any surface or terrain. Jaguar Land Rover’… Read More
2016-07-11 21:14
Exactly 50 years ago, on 11th July 1966, a group of Munich-based traders and importers who shared an interest in sport founded the “Verband Formel V Europa e. V.” – this… Read More
2016-07-11 21:12
MINI TAKES THE STATES 2016 (MTTS), the eagerly anticipated two-week cross-country rally for MINI owners and enthusiasts, kicked off this weekend in Atlanta, GA. The bi-annual trek will tra… Read More
2016-07-11 21:08
Tens of thousands of spectators gathered in the centre of Moscow today to watch the 2016 Silk Way Rally’s ceremonial send-off from the Russian capital’s impressive Red Square.I… Read More
2016-07-08 09:36
An innovative concept to make it easier to navigate London on foot by marking the city’s underground rail routes at street level has been named the winner of the Ford-sponsored brief… Read More
2016-07-06 17:06
Robotic glove technology developed out of a partnership between General Motors and NASA for use on the International Space Station is finding new life on Earth in health care, manufacturin… Read More
2016-07-06 08:10
The 40th anniversary of swashbuckling James Hunt’s world championship-winning season will be celebrated in fantastic style later this month at the Silverstone Classic (29-31 July).Hu… Read More
2016-07-06 08:05
Jaguar Classic today announces that the hotly-anticipated continuation Jaguar XKSS will receive its world debut presentation in November this year in California, North America. The present… Read More
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